Fadeaway Records have returned from a hiatus exceeding ten years with a mission, and it all begins with Friends.

"This compilation was a catalyst to reform Fadeaway Records as a not for profit label," says Michael Dubin, who runs the label alongside Neil Rubenstein. "Everything that we release will be for charity, we plan on doing a series of really cool intimate benefit shows in the NY area to coincide with the release of this record."

The first work of their return, Friends–a 35-song 3xLP featuring unreleased material from some of your favorite musicians and Dubin's own classic home recordings–comes from a place very close to Dubin's life and to the lives of the musicians who donated their work to it.

"I lost my father to Pancreatic cancer in 2002 and I wanted to put together an amazing compilation and donate all of the proceeds to cancer research charity in his memory. All of the friends and artists involved in this record are providing us with the names of lost friends and family, the entire list will be included in the liner notes and we are dedicating this record to all of those people," says Dubin.

Friends is set for release February 25 and can be preordered exclusively through the Fadeaway Records website. All proceeds go to cancer research charities. Though the first pressing (limited to 500) is already sold out, the second pressing (pictured right, above) is still available.

Full track listing:Side A Motion City Soundtrack - “Left and Leaving” (Weakerthans) Kevin Devine - "Kings Crossing" (Elliott Smith) Andy Hull - "Back of Your Old Church” Gobotron - "Walk Like a Dog" Jaymay - "You Are The Only One I Love" (Piano Demo) Alaska - "Teacher in the Sun”